1965 Ford GT40 Roadster

[Gramps46]

Made a little more progress.  I am now using vinyl film for the white number circles after disasters with old decal circles and decal paper.

[Pierre Rivard]

That's interesting, I've had similar issues twice. Does the vinyl just comes as a sheet and you cut circles in. Curious to learn more about this.

[Gramps46]

Just now, Pierre Rivard said:

That's interesting, I've had similar issues twice. Does the vinyl just comes as a sheet and you cut circles in. Curious to learn more about this.

Yes, the vinyl comes in big sheets used by RC Airplane folks and has an adhesive backing.  I use a circle template to draw on the paper backing, cut it out, then peal the vinyl off and apply to the model.  It is pretty strong and will stretch to compound curves if needed.  You can find it with either a gloss or matte finish on Amazon.

[1959scudetto]

Always interesting to follow your WIP's Gary - the GT40 roadster is a missing link in the plastic kit history which we will never see as a kit (not even a Fujimi curbside - sigh!)

[Gramps46]

Today's mock-up.  Windshield not attached yet.  There is a bit of a glimmer at the end of the tunnel.

Edited March 27, 2024 by Gramps46

[Randy D]

The mock up looks great Gary.  Going to be a beauty in the display case!!!

 

Randy